Question 1

_____ has created decency concerns,because these e-mails often contain explicit language or nudity.

Accepted Answer

A) Phishing 
B) Cybersquatting 
C) Sniffing 
D) Spamming 
A) Phishing 
B) Cybersquatting 
C) Sniffing 
D) Spamming D

Question 2

What are some of the causes of health issues related to information technology?

Accepted Answer

Work habits can cause some physical problems and so can the work environment in which computers are used-static electricity,inadequate ventilation,poor lighting,dry air,unsuitable furniture,and too few rest breaks.The increasing popularity of touchscreens on smartphones,tablets,and some PCs may result in more stress-related injuries of the users' hands,arms,back,and eyes.

Question 3

A patent protects product names and identifying marks.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

What is being done to lessen consumers' reluctance to make online shopping purchases?

Accepted Answer

To lessen consumers' concern,many credit

Question 5

A _________ is an intellectual property that protects product names and identifying marks.

Accepted Answer

A) registration 
B) copyright 
C) trademark 
D) patent 
A) registration 
B) copyright 
C) trademark 
D) patent

Question 6

Which of the following is a potential drawback of telecommuting?

Accepted Answer

A) Lack of necessary supplies or equipment 
B) Increased interruptions from coworkers 
C) Difficult work environment for employees with disabilities 
D) Increased employee turnover and absenteeism 
A) Lack of necessary supplies or equipment 
B) Increased interruptions from coworkers 
C) Difficult work environment for employees with disabilities 
D) Increased employee turnover and absenteeism

Question 7

Copyright laws do not cover online materials.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In the context of information technology in workplaces,which of the following allows adding new tasks to employees' responsibilities?

Accepted Answer

A) Job virtualization 
B) Job upgrading 
C) Job deskilling 
D) Job restraining 
A) Job virtualization 
B) Job upgrading 
C) Job deskilling 
D) Job restraining

Question 9

_____ is registering,selling,or using a domain name to profit from someone else's trademark.

Accepted Answer

A) Sniffing 
B) Phishing 
C) Cybersquatting 
D) Spamming 
A) Sniffing 
B) Phishing 
C) Cybersquatting 
D) Spamming

Question 10

In the context of information technology in workplaces,which of the following is an advantage of virtual organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) Each participating company can focus on multiple fields. 
B) Products are customized more to respond to customers' needs. 
C) The cost at which additional employees are hired increases. 
D) An organizational hierarchy exists for participants to contribute their expertise. 
A) Each participating company can focus on multiple fields. 
B) Products are customized more to respond to customers' needs. 
C) The cost at which additional employees are hired increases. 
D) An organizational hierarchy exists for participants to contribute their expertise.

Question 11

In the context of Web and network privacy,an acceptable use policy is _____.

Accepted Answer

A) a statement or legal document that discloses some or all the ways a party gathers,uses,discloses,and manages a client's data 
B) a set of rules to govern the collection,use,and disclosure of personal information over the net by commercial organizations 
C) a statement or legal document that contains an agreement of the issues documented by Health and Social Issues of Online Gaming 
D) a set of rules specifying the legal and ethical use of a system and the consequences of noncompliance 
A) a statement or legal document that discloses some or all the ways a party gathers,uses,discloses,and manages a client's data 
B) a set of rules to govern the collection,use,and disclosure of personal information over the net by commercial organizations 
C) a statement or legal document that contains an agreement of the issues documented by Health and Social Issues of Online Gaming 
D) a set of rules specifying the legal and ethical use of a system and the consequences of noncompliance

Question 12

Provide an example of job deskilling.

Accepted Answer

It usually takes place when a job is aut

Question 13

Which of the following is a benefit of using patents in organizations?

Accepted Answer

A) Organizations can use patents for an upgraded version of a pre-existing patented process. 
B) Organizations can use patents for contents derived from other processes. 
C) Organizations can use patents to keep competitors from entering certain market segments. 
D) Organizations do not have a fixed period to patent a concept. 
A) Organizations can use patents for an upgraded version of a pre-existing patented process. 
B) Organizations can use patents for contents derived from other processes. 
C) Organizations can use patents to keep competitors from entering certain market segments. 
D) Organizations do not have a fixed period to patent a concept.

Question 14

Information technologies have decreased the ease of access to information for hackers as well as for legitimate organizations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

_________ organizations are networks of independent companies,suppliers,customers,and manufacturers connected via information technologies so that they can share skills and costs and have access to each other's markets.

Accepted Answer

A) Legal 
B) Ethical 
C) Dynamic 
D) Virtual 
A) Legal 
B) Ethical 
C) Dynamic 
D) Virtual

Question 16

In the context of privacy issues,unsolicited e-mail sent for advertising purposes is called _________.

Accepted Answer

A) virus 
B) bug 
C) spam 
D) worm 
A) virus 
B) bug 
C) spam 
D) worm

Question 17

_________ are small text files with a unique ID tag that are embedded in a Web browser and saved on the user's hard drive.

Accepted Answer

A) Applets 
B) Kernels 
C) Cookies 
D) Firewalls 
A) Applets 
B) Kernels 
C) Cookies 
D) Firewalls

Question 18

Alfred,a software programmer at Gamma Inc. ,develops a program that spreads Trojan viruses to the organization's network.When Liam,his manager,discovers that Alfred had intentionally spread the virus,he immediately fires Alfred.In this scenario,Liam's behavior is considered _____.

Accepted Answer

A) illegal and unethical 
B) legal but unethical 
C) illegal but ethical 
D) legal and ethical 
A) illegal and unethical 
B) legal but unethical 
C) illegal but ethical 
D) legal and ethical

Question 19

Discuss the concept of typosquatting.

Accepted Answer

A variation of cybersquatting is typosqu

Question 20

Aaron bought a photo-editing software package for personal use.He makes two copies of the software,in case the original software fails and he needs a backup.In this scenario,Aaron's actions are considered _____.

Accepted Answer

A) illegal and unethical 
B) legal but unethical 
C) illegal but ethical 
D) legal and ethical 
A) illegal and unethical 
B) legal but unethical 
C) illegal but ethical 
D) legal and ethical

_____ has created decency concerns,because these e-mails often contain explicit language or nudity.

What are some of the causes of health issues related to information technology?

A patent protects product names and identifying marks.

What is being done to lessen consumers' reluctance to make online shopping purchases?

A _________ is an intellectual property that protects product names and identifying marks.

Which of the following is a potential drawback of telecommuting?

Copyright laws do not cover online materials.

In the context of information technology in workplaces,which of the following allows adding new tasks to employees' responsibilities?

_____ is registering,selling,or using a domain name to profit from someone else's trademark.

In the context of information technology in workplaces,which of the following is an advantage of virtual organizations?

In the context of Web and network privacy,an acceptable use policy is _____.

Provide an example of job deskilling.

Which of the following is a benefit of using patents in organizations?

Information technologies have decreased the ease of access to information for hackers as well as for legitimate organizations.

_________ organizations are networks of independent companies,suppliers,customers,and manufacturers connected via information technologies so that they can share skills and costs and have access to each other's markets.

In the context of privacy issues,unsolicited e-mail sent for advertising purposes is called _________.

_________ are small text files with a unique ID tag that are embedded in a Web browser and saved on the user's hard drive.

Alfred,a software programmer at Gamma Inc. ,develops a program that spreads Trojan viruses to the organization's network.When Liam,his manager,discovers that Alfred had intentionally spread the virus,he immediately fires Alfred.In this scenario,Liam's behavior is considered _____.

Discuss the concept of typosquatting.

Aaron bought a photo-editing software package for personal use.He makes two copies of the software,in case the original software fails and he needs a backup.In this scenario,Aaron's actions are considered _____.

Information Systems: An Overview

Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems,Data Warehouses,and Data Marts

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

The Internet,Intranets,and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends,Technologies,and Applications

Filters

Exam 4: Personal,Legal,Ethical,and Organizational Issues of Information Systems

_____ has created decency concerns,because these e-mails often contain explicit language or nudity.

What are some of the causes of health issues related to information technology?

A patent protects product names and identifying marks.

What is being done to lessen consumers' reluctance to make online shopping purchases?

A _________ is an intellectual property that protects product names and identifying marks.

Which of the following is a potential drawback of telecommuting?

Copyright laws do not cover online materials.

In the context of information technology in workplaces,which of the following allows adding new tasks to employees' responsibilities?

_____ is registering,selling,or using a domain name to profit from someone else's trademark.

In the context of information technology in workplaces,which of the following is an advantage of virtual organizations?

In the context of Web and network privacy,an acceptable use policy is _____.

Provide an example of job deskilling.

Which of the following is a benefit of using patents in organizations?

Information technologies have decreased the ease of access to information for hackers as well as for legitimate organizations.

_________ organizations are networks of independent companies,suppliers,customers,and manufacturers connected via information technologies so that they can share skills and costs and have access to each other's markets.

In the context of privacy issues,unsolicited e-mail sent for advertising purposes is called _________.

_________ are small text files with a unique ID tag that are embedded in a Web browser and saved on the user's hard drive.

Alfred,a software programmer at Gamma Inc. ,develops a program that spreads Trojan viruses to the organization's network.When Liam,his manager,discovers that Alfred had intentionally spread the virus,he immediately fires Alfred.In this scenario,Liam's behavior is considered _____.

Discuss the concept of typosquatting.

Aaron bought a photo-editing software package for personal use.He makes two copies of the software,in case the original software fails and he needs a backup.In this scenario,Aaron's actions are considered _____.

Information Systems: An Overview

Computers: The Machines Behind Computing

Database Systems,Data Warehouses,and Data Marts

Protecting Information Resources

Data Communication: Delivering Information Anywhere and Anytime

The Internet,Intranets,and Extranets

E-Commerce

Global Information Systems

Building Successful Information Systems

Enterprise Systems

Management Support Systems

Intelligent Information Systems

Emerging Trends,Technologies,and Applications

Filters